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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.59 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.59 and 292.21 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.59 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.59 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.59 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 177,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249.78/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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